Mechanical Intelligence (MI) Research group

IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics

2025

Bio-Inspired tensegrity building block with anisotropic stiffness for soft robots

J. Zhang

Water-proofing mechanism of coupling structures observed in ladybird elytra and its bionic application

Kinematics and directionality of body turning in water striders (Gerris argentatus) on the water surface

IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics

2024

Adaptive, Rapid, and Stable Trident Robotic Gripper A Bistable Tensegrity Structure Implementation

Double-spiral as a bio-inspired functional element in engineering design

WingAnalogy: a computer vision-based tool for automated insect wing asymmetry and morphometry analysis

Complexity biomechanics: a case study of dragonfly wing design from constituting composite material to higher structural levels

Bioinspired compliant joints for passive-automatic adaptability

Allometric Scaling Reveals Evolutionary Constraint on Odonata Wing Cellularity via Critical Crack Length

Advanced Intelligent Systems

2024

WingSegment: A Computer Vision-Based Hybrid Approach for Insect Wing Image Segmentation and 3D Printing

Journal of The Royal Society Interface

2023

Strong attachment as an adaptation of flightless weevils on windy oceanic islands

Communications Biology

2023

Basal complex: a smart wing component for automatic shape morphing

Patterns of load distribution among the legs in small water striders during standing and striding

Advanced Engineering Materials

2023

Double-spirals offer the development of pre-programmable modular metastructures

M. Jafarpour

S. N. Gorb

H. Rajabi

Advanced Intelligent Systems

2023

In Situ Reconfigurable Continuum Robot with Varying Curvature Enabled by Programmable Tensegrity Building Blocks

Journal of Experimental Biology

2023

A ballistic pollen dispersal strategy based on stylar oscillation of Hypochaeris radicata (Asteraceae)

A Preprogrammable Continuum Robot Inspired by Elephant Trunk for Dexterous Manipulation

Journal of The Royal Society Interface

2023

Double-spiral: a bioinspired preprogrammable compliant joint with multiple degrees of freedom

Aerodynamic vs. frictional damping in primary flight feathers of the pigeon Columba livia

Journal of Bionic Engineering

2023

The Role of Vanes in the Damping of Bird Feathers

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS)

2022

An insect-inspired asymmetric hinge in a double-layer membrane

Mechanical Intelligence (MI): A Bioinspired Concept for Transforming Engineering Design

A. Khaheshi

H. Rajabi

Advanced Materials Interfaces

2022

Conflicting requirements for transparency and mechanical stability in the compound eyes of desert locusts

An image based application in Matlab for automated modelling and morphological analysis of insect wings

Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology

2022

Effect of sample treatment on the elastic modulus of locust cuticle obtained by nanoindentation

C. Li

S. N. Gorb

H. Rajabi

The Science of Nature

2022

The damping properties of the foam‑filled shaft of primary feathers of the pigeon Columba livia

Biomechanical strategies to reach a compromise between stiffness and flexibility in hind femora of desert locusts

C. Li

S. N. Gorb

H. Rajabi

Advanced Intelligent Systems

2021

Fin Ray Crossbeam Angles for Efficient Foot Design for Energy-Efficient Robot Locomotion

Bioinspiration & Biomimetics

2021

Elytra coupling of the ladybird Coccinella septempunctata functions as an energy absorber in intentional falls

Bioinspiration & Biomimetics

2021

Double-rowed teeth: design specialization of the Harpegnathos venator ants for enhanced tribological stability

Communications Biology

2021

The damping and structural properties of dragonfly and damselfly wings during dynamic movement

Wing coupling in bees and wasps: From the underlying science to bioinspired engineering

Triple stiffness: A bioinspired strategy to combine load-bearing, durability and impact-resistance

Penetration mechanics of elongated female and male genitalia of earwigs

Excavation mechanics of the elongated female rostrum of the acorn weevil Curculio glandium (Coleoptera; Curculionidae)

Spiky-joint: a bioinspired solution to combine mobility and support

A controllable dual-catapult system inspired by the biomechanics of the dragonfly larvae’s predatory strike

Against the wind: A load-bearing, yet durable, kite inspired by insect wings

Journal of The Royal Society Interface

2020

Functional significance of graded properties of insect cuticle supported by an evolutionary analysis

The Science of Nature

2020

Material heterogeneity of male genitalia reduces genital damage in a bushcricket during sperm removal behaviour

Journal of Experimental Biology

2020

Insect wing damage: causes, consequences and compensatory mechanisms

WingMesh: A Matlab-Based Application for Finite Element Modeling of Insect Wings

Biomechanical strategies underlying the durability of a wing-to-wing coupling mechanism

International Journal of Odonatology

2020

How do dragonfly wings work? A brief guide to functional roles of wing structural components

Cuticle sclerotization determines the difference between the elastic moduli of locust tibiae

C. Li

S. N. Gorb

H. Rajabi

International Journal of Odonatology

2019

How do dragonfly wings work? A brief guide to functional roles of wing structural components

Biomechanics of fore wing to hind wing coupling in the southern green stink bug Nezara viridula (Pentatomidae)

Endocuticle sclerotisation increases mechanical stability of cuticle

Structure, properties and functions of the forewing-hindwing coupling of honeybees

Arthropod Structure & Development

2019

Functional morphology of the sting in two digger wasps (Hymenoptera: crabronidae)

Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials

2019

On the fracture resistance of dragonfly wings

Sperm transfer through hyperelongated beetle penises–morphology and theoretical approaches

Mechanical behavior of ctenoid scales: Joint-like structures control the deformability of the scales in the flatfish Solea solea (Pleuronectiformes)

Frontiers in Physiology

2018

Biomechanical strategies underlying the robust body armour of an aposematic weevil

Journal of The Royal Society Interface

2018

A simple, high-resolution, non-destructive method for determining the spatial gradient of the elastic modulus of insect cuticle

Journal of The Royal Society Interface

2018

Both stiff and compliant: Morphological and biomechanical adaptations of stick insect antenna for tactile exploration

Arthropod Structure & Development (Special Issue in Insect Flight)

2018

Micro-morphological adaptations of the wing nodus to flight behaviour in four dragonfly species from the family Libellulidae (Odonata: Anisoptera)

Journal of Experimental Biology

2018

How does a slender tibia resist buckling? Effect of material, structural and geometric characteristics on buckling behaviour of the hindleg tibia in stick insect postembryonic development

The probability of wing damage in the dragonfly Sympetrum vulgatum (Anisoptera: Libellulidae): a field study

Dragonfly wing nodus: A one-way hinge contributing to the asymmetric wing deformation

Journal of The Royal Society Interface

2017

Stiffness distribution in insect cuticle: a continuous or a discontinuous profile?

Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology

2017

Wing cross veins: an efficient biomechanical strategy to mitigate fatigue failure of insect cuticle

Resilin microjoints: a smart design strategy to avoid failure in dragonfly wings

Basal Complex and Basal Venation of Odonata Wings: Structural Diversity and Potential Role in the Wing Deformation

Royal Society Open Science

2016

Effects of multiple vein microjoints on the mechanical behaviour of dragonfly wings: numerical modelling

Royal Society Open Science

2016

Effect of microstructure on the mechanical and damping behaviour of dragonfly wing veins

A comparative study of the effects of constructional elements on the mechanical behaviour of dragonfly wings

T. Mirzababaie Mostofi

S. N. Gorb

Journal of Science and Technology of Composites

2016

Simple finite element modeling of planar composite structures using digital image processing technique in Matlab

A Simple method for geometric modelling of biological structures using image processing technique

T. Mirzababaie Mostofi

M. Monsef

AmirKabir Journal of Science & Research (Mechanical Engineering)

2016

Experimental and numerical investigations of crack propagation in dragonfly wing veins

Bioinspiration & Biomimetics

2015

A comparative study of the effects of vein-joints on the mechanical behaviour of insect wings: I. Single joints

Journal of Biomechanics

2015

Numerical investigation of insect wing fracture behaviour

Design, development and demonstration of an improved bird washing machine

Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials

2014

Experimental and numerical investigations of Otala lactea’s shell I. Quasi-static analysis

Modares Journal of Mechanical Engineering

2014

Investigation of microstructure and mechanical behavior of Woodlouse shells using experimental methods and numerical modeling

Modares Journal of Mechanical Engineering

2014

Investigation of the effects of constructional elements on the biomechanical behavior of desert locust hind wing

Experimental investigations of the functional morphology of dragonfly wings

H. Rajabi

A. Darvizeh

Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials

2012

Experimental analysis and numerical modeling of mollusk shells as a three dimensional integrated volume

Elasto-Plastic Analysis of Thick Cylinders Subjected to Internal Electro-magnetic Loading

H. Rajabi

A. Darvizeh

Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements

2011

Three Dimensional Static and Dynamic Analysis of thick Functionally Graded Plates by the Meshless Local Petrov-Galerkin (MLPG) Method

International Journal of Nature & Design & Ecodynamics

2011

Modeling and Simulation of Spider’s Walking

Journal of Bionic Engineering

2011

Investigation of Microstructure, Natural Frequencies and Vibration Modes of Dragonfly Wing

H. Rajabi

M. Moghadami

A. Darvizeh

Modares Journal of Mechanical Engineering

2010

Nonlinear analysis of multi-layered beams with piezoelectric layers considering large deformations

International Journal of Multiphysics

2009

Free Vibration Analysis of Dragonfly Wings using Finite Element Method

Publications / Awards

Bio-Inspired tensegrity building block with anisotropic stiffness for soft robots

Water-proofing mechanism of coupling structures observed in ladybird elytra and its bionic application

Kinematics and directionality of body turning in water striders (Gerris argentatus) on the water surface

Adaptive, Rapid, and Stable Trident Robotic Gripper A Bistable Tensegrity Structure Implementation

Double-spiral as a bio-inspired functional element in engineering design

WingAnalogy: a computer vision-based tool for automated insect wing asymmetry and morphometry analysis

Complexity biomechanics: a case study of dragonfly wing design from constituting composite material to higher structural levels

Bioinspired compliant joints for passive-automatic adaptability

Allometric Scaling Reveals Evolutionary Constraint on Odonata Wing Cellularity via Critical Crack Length

WingSegment: A Computer Vision-Based Hybrid Approach for Insect Wing Image Segmentation and 3D Printing

Strong attachment as an adaptation of flightless weevils on windy oceanic islands

Basal complex: a smart wing component for automatic shape morphing

Patterns of load distribution among the legs in small water striders during standing and striding

Double-spirals offer the development of pre-programmable modular metastructures

In Situ Reconfigurable Continuum Robot with Varying Curvature Enabled by Programmable Tensegrity Building Blocks

A ballistic pollen dispersal strategy based on stylar oscillation of Hypochaeris radicata (Asteraceae)

A Preprogrammable Continuum Robot Inspired by Elephant Trunk for Dexterous Manipulation

Double-spiral: a bioinspired preprogrammable compliant joint with multiple degrees of freedom

Aerodynamic vs. frictional damping in primary flight feathers of the pigeon Columba livia

The Role of Vanes in the Damping of Bird Feathers

An insect-inspired asymmetric hinge in a double-layer membrane

Mechanical Intelligence (MI): A Bioinspired Concept for Transforming Engineering Design

Conflicting requirements for transparency and mechanical stability in the compound eyes of desert locusts

An image based application in Matlab for automated modelling and morphological analysis of insect wings

Effect of sample treatment on the elastic modulus of locust cuticle obtained by nanoindentation

The damping properties of the foam‑filled shaft of primary feathers of the pigeon Columba livia

Biomechanical strategies to reach a compromise between stiffness and flexibility in hind femora of desert locusts

Fin Ray Crossbeam Angles for Efficient Foot Design for Energy-Efficient Robot Locomotion

Elytra coupling of the ladybird Coccinella septempunctata functions as an energy absorber in intentional falls

Double-rowed teeth: design specialization of the Harpegnathos venator ants for enhanced tribological stability

The damping and structural properties of dragonfly and damselfly wings during dynamic movement

Wing coupling in bees and wasps: From the underlying science to bioinspired engineering

Triple stiffness: A bioinspired strategy to combine load-bearing, durability and impact-resistance

Penetration mechanics of elongated female and male genitalia of earwigs

Excavation mechanics of the elongated female rostrum of the acorn weevil Curculio glandium (Coleoptera; Curculionidae)

Spiky-joint: a bioinspired solution to combine mobility and support

A controllable dual-catapult system inspired by the biomechanics of the dragonfly larvae’s predatory strike

Against the wind: A load-bearing, yet durable, kite inspired by insect wings

Functional significance of graded properties of insect cuticle supported by an evolutionary analysis

Material heterogeneity of male genitalia reduces genital damage in a bushcricket during sperm removal behaviour

Insect wing damage: causes, consequences and compensatory mechanisms

WingMesh: A Matlab-Based Application for Finite Element Modeling of Insect Wings

Biomechanical strategies underlying the durability of a wing-to-wing coupling mechanism

How do dragonfly wings work? A brief guide to functional roles of wing structural components

Cuticle sclerotization determines the difference between the elastic moduli of locust tibiae

How do dragonfly wings work? A brief guide to functional roles of wing structural components

Biomechanics of fore wing to hind wing coupling in the southern green stink bug Nezara viridula (Pentatomidae)

Endocuticle sclerotisation increases mechanical stability of cuticle

Structure, properties and functions of the forewing-hindwing coupling of honeybees

Functional morphology of the sting in two digger wasps (Hymenoptera: crabronidae)

On the fracture resistance of dragonfly wings

Sperm transfer through hyperelongated beetle penises–morphology and theoretical approaches

Mechanical behavior of ctenoid scales: Joint-like structures control the deformability of the scales in the flatfish Solea solea (Pleuronectiformes)

Biomechanical strategies underlying the robust body armour of an aposematic weevil

A simple, high-resolution, non-destructive method for determining the spatial gradient of the elastic modulus of insect cuticle

Both stiff and compliant: Morphological and biomechanical adaptations of stick insect antenna for tactile exploration

Micro-morphological adaptations of the wing nodus to flight behaviour in four dragonfly species from the family Libellulidae (Odonata: Anisoptera)

How does a slender tibia resist buckling? Effect of material, structural and geometric characteristics on buckling behaviour of the hindleg tibia in stick insect postembryonic development

The probability of wing damage in the dragonfly Sympetrum vulgatum (Anisoptera: Libellulidae): a field study

Dragonfly wing nodus: A one-way hinge contributing to the asymmetric wing deformation

Stiffness distribution in insect cuticle: a continuous or a discontinuous profile?

Wing cross veins: an efficient biomechanical strategy to mitigate fatigue failure of insect cuticle

Resilin microjoints: a smart design strategy to avoid failure in dragonfly wings

Basal Complex and Basal Venation of Odonata Wings: Structural Diversity and Potential Role in the Wing Deformation

Effects of multiple vein microjoints on the mechanical behaviour of dragonfly wings: numerical modelling

Effect of microstructure on the mechanical and damping behaviour of dragonfly wing veins

A comparative study of the effects of constructional elements on the mechanical behaviour of dragonfly wings

Simple finite element modeling of planar composite structures using digital image processing technique in Matlab

A Simple method for geometric modelling of biological structures using image processing technique

Experimental and numerical investigations of crack propagation in dragonfly wing veins

A comparative study of the effects of vein-joints on the mechanical behaviour of insect wings: I. Single joints

Numerical investigation of insect wing fracture behaviour

Design, development and demonstration of an improved bird washing machine

Experimental and numerical investigations of Otala lactea’s shell I. Quasi-static analysis

Investigation of microstructure and mechanical behavior of Woodlouse shells using experimental methods and numerical modeling

Investigation of the effects of constructional elements on the biomechanical behavior of desert locust hind wing

Experimental investigations of the functional morphology of dragonfly wings

Experimental analysis and numerical modeling of mollusk shells as a three dimensional integrated volume

Elasto-Plastic Analysis of Thick Cylinders Subjected to Internal Electro-magnetic Loading